Friday 24 November 2023 marked a historical moment in the University of Kent’s and the Government Economics Service’s apprenticeship delivery, as the first cohort of Professional Economist apprentices ended their four-year journey in a graduation ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral. These graduates, the first cohort of their kind, have set a remarkable milestone in their careers, demonstrating the power of work-based learning.
This exceptional cohort have excelled both in academic accomplishments and their careers. An outstanding 100% of the apprentices successfully completed their apprenticeship, a testament to their unwavering commitment to their studies. Even more impressively, as over 95% of these talented individuals achieved a 2:1 or first-class degree classification, showcasing their excellence in their field.
The Level Professional Economist (integrated degree) apprenticeship follows academic content that mirrors Kent’s standard BSc in Economics undergraduate degree but with the added benefit of continuous on-the-job learning. The apprentices also gain an apprenticeship award, alongside their BSc in Professional Economics after completing an integrated end-point assessment (EPA).
